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THE OFFICIAL PORTAL OF THE U.S. TERRITORY OF
AMERICAN SAMOA

LEMANU P. S. MAUGA
Governor of American Samoa
TALAUEGA E. V. ALE
Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa
In order to become a notary in American Samoa you must:
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Be at least 18 years of age
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Have a regular place of work or business in the Territory of American Samoa
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Reside legally in the Territory of American Samoa
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Read and write English
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Not be a convicted felon
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The first step to becoming a notary or renewing your commission as a notary is to attend a course that is approved by the Secretary of American Samoa that is at least three hours which includes a written test. The notary course and examination will be offered occasionally. In order to be notified, please express your interest here:
Upon passing the course, applicants will receive a certificate of completion. You must then submit an application, including a sworn declaration, to the Secretary of American Samoa at the Governor's Office.
You must attach the following to your application:
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Certification of completion for the notary course
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Fingerprint card obtained the Department of Public Safety
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DPS Clearance
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Court Clearance
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Receipt showing that you paid the $100 application fee to the Treasury for this application.
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Your application will be reviewed. Once it is approved, you will be notified to post a $500 bond with the Treasury (notaries who are renewing should submit proof of a prior bond).
Take that proof to the Governor's Office, and you will be issued a:
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Commission
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Certificate of Authorization to Purchase a Notary Seal
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A Notary Journal
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If you have any questions, email secretaryofamericansamoa@go.as.gov.
Jason Mitchell
Chief Legal Counsel
Office of the Governor
American Samoa Government
(684) 633-4121